Mask I

I created this hand embroidery while on residency at Art Villa Garikula in Georgia. It was inspired by a little hiking trip to a chapel on the hill opposite of Garikula. From afar, the chapel seemed abandoned but once we got there we found a little altar full of Russian Orthodox icons there. It was a strange atmosphere, quiet and beautiful but a little eerie as well, with a waxy smell to it and little candles all over the floor and flies buzzing around. A strange contrast with the open space and air of the hilltop view. It inspired this tiny piece of embroidery, like a death mask-beautiful, but a bit eerie and cold as well.

The embroidery measures 3 by 4 cm, is created with silk threads on silk fabric. This piece has been sold.

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Hello There!

Hi! I'm Minne and I'm a hand embroidery artist! I'm orginally from the Netherlands but have been traveling since July 2017 as an artist in residence, doing projects around the world to embroider the beautiful world we live in. I hope you enjoy seeing my work and if you'd like to get in touch, just send me an email or connect with me on Instagram!

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